Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Bay St. Louis Little Theater

11 min walk

Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum

14 min walk

Saint Stanislaus College

14 min walk

Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)

34 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Four bedroom three and 1/2 bath house with a short walk to the beach. Sleeps 8 comfortably. This house is full of porches wrapping around perfect for relaxing or bird watching. This family home offers an ideal floor plan with private bath access from all bedrooms. Rebuilt after Katrina in 2011, this home is equipped with all modern amenities and finishes. The home is raised offering 2100 Square feet of covered outdoor space for grilling, hanging in hammocks, watching sports on TV or just entertaining with family and friends. Downstairs area also has a half bath and an outdoor shower. There are additional options for sleeping including a futon mattress, two inflatable mattresses and a sofa.

Property manager

Charles Ward

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

There is an additional housecleaning fee of $100

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please make sure to put garbage out on Mondays and Thursdays, and on the day of departure.

If using the grill, kayaks, beach equipment, etc. please clean and return to their exact location since this is not a function of the housecleaners

Also, please clean the downstairs of all glassware, dishware, and trash since this too is not a function of the housecleaners.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Bay St Louis

Bay St Louis is home to this vacation home. Bay St. Louis Little Theater and Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buccaneer State Park and Buccaneer Bay Waterpark. Jet skiing, kayaking, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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Bay Saint Louis, MS

What's nearby

Bay St. Louis Little Theater - 11 min walk
Saint Stanislaus College - 14 min walk
100 Men D.B.A. Hall - 18 min walk
Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor - 2 min drive
Hollywood Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

Gulfport Amtrak Station - 26 min drive
Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪La Chula Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪The Blind Tiger - ‬2 min drive
‪Yamato Steak House Of Japan - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Home with gulf breezes and views from porches located?

Situated in Bay St Louis, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay St. Louis Little Theater, Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum, and Saint Stanislaus College. 100 Men D.B.A. Hall and Bay Saint Louis Municipal Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Aug 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location to Downtown

It is a wonderful property to stay. It is located close to downtown and the beach. One of the few properties with 4 bedrooms plus 3 bathrooms. Have stayed here 6 times over the years.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Aug 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts! Will definitely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returned for our 5th stay

This home has truly become a home away from home for us. Four spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms are a perfect set up for us with our 3 “20-something” kids. There are plenty of spaces to spread out both indoor and outdoor. From the screened porch, to the back porch, to the fully furnished outdoor patio under the house, there is space for togetherness as well as space to have alone time. The house comes with a golf cart and outdoor wagon which come in handy hauling stuff down to the beach. It’s great having close proximity to the beach, while still feeling secluded among mature trees. You’ll find everything you need to cook a meal in the kitchen, and it’s nice to have access to laundry facilities right there in the house. Bay Saint Louis and Waveland are such welcoming a gracious communities. We highly recommend this house and the area for a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Jun 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and value.

This house was perfect for our young family. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, and there were plenty of throw blankets.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Jun 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

This house is great for my family and dog. Close to the bay and the golf cart makes it easy to explore. We love Bay St Louis!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Jun 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

This is our 4th trip to Bay St Louis and our 3rd time staying at the Petras Ward House. Always well stocked and clean. Beautiful house that's close to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

May 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Quick weekend with my aging mom and adult brothers and their wives. We loved the place. Spacious upstairs and the open downstairs was incredible. Had nearby family come to visit for the days and had so much room. Fun times I hope to repeat next year

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Mar 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

The house was very nice for our short stay. We were in town for a funeral. We would like to come back for a longer stay during the summer to enjoy all the amenities. It is perfectly located close to the beach and the golf cart was a nice surprise. The owners are very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Madison, MS

Feb 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay St. Louis Girls Trip

The house and location are beautiful but we do have a few suggestions that would make the property even more comfortable and appealing. The kitchen cabinets and pantry were full and a bit disorganized. There were no empty cabinets for the kitchen items and food that we brought. The addition of some wine glasses and highball glasses would be nice. The back bedroom had no closet, only a few hooks, and no bedside table. The bathrooms could use some towel rods for hanging wet towels and hand towels. The living room furniture is looking worn and could use new covering. Plusses: rooms are spacious, beds very comfortable, wood floors and doors are beautiful, owner is very nice and helpful, TV’s and appliances are new and we loved the neighborhood for walking. Overall great property.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Feb 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mardi Gras

We got a little mini family reunion to go to church and to celebrate Mardi Gras

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alice a.

Feb 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A 5-Star Weekend.

My friends and I had the most wonderful stay here. Not only was it charming from the street but the inside was equally inviting. It was spacious yet warm in that we could sink into the sofa and arm chairs & talk for hours ;). All the bedrooms were comfortable & offered plenty of privacy as well. Topped with being “spotless”, what more could we have asked for? We look forward to coming back! Thanks for a super stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Dec 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Escape

We decided to get away for a Christmas escape and chose this great house in Bay St. Louis. It was perfect and exactly as represented! We highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Nov 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Wonderful house! This house had everything we needed and more! Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Oct 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

Wonderful weekend with friends. House was everything that we needed and more. The downstairs area is great. Several outside areas to have some private time. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay n.

Oct 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cruisen the Coast

5th or 6th time, we have stayed here, and love it. always spotless, great location, owners bend over backwards to make your stay, great.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaysee B.

Sep 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Family Beach Trip Together In One House

Beautiful home! Had everything we needed and more. The house is stocked up well. There was plenty of room for the 8 of us. We loved the porch area and below the house area the most. My little family of 3 visits BSL yearly so we decided to bring my mom, stepdad, sister and her little family. It was their first time to BSL and they enjoyed it. Super easy for us to visit since we are from the Baton Rouge area and they are from the Houma area. We also celebrated my stepdad's 50th birthday here. The golf cart was a nice surprise too. The kids enjoyed the house as well. Location is great. Super close to the beach that is walkable. Thank you for letting us stay at this cozy, beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Aug 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

One block from beach and easy to walk to. Beds were comfy and loved the bottom porch but it was too hot for us to sit outside and enjoy. Loved the quiet beach and enjoyed the three full bathrooms with teens. The movie selection was amazing as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Jul 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay St Louis

Wonderful stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody S., TUCSON

Jul 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach home

Lovely home close to the beach with everything we needed! The owners were very accommodating and friendly🙂. This is our second stay in this home and I’m sure we’ll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARMEL S., New Orleans

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

This property is beautiful. When you walk in, it feels like home. The house has an over abundance of everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. The owner was easy to contact and super responsive. We love Bay St Louis and will rent this home again for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

Jul 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th time booking

This was our family’s 4th stay at this home. In previous years we have stayed here with our 3 grown children (late teens/early 20’s) but this summer their work and travel plans kept them from joining us. We could have rebooked our stay at a much smaller house to accommodate just my husband and myself, but honestly, we could not imagine staying anywhere else. We love this home. It has all we need to feel right at home. It truly feels like our home away from home. All the pantry and kitchen basics are provided, along with plenty of cooking utensils and kitchen equipment. Comfortable beds, plenty of linens and towels. Lots of beach equipment to use along with a golf cart for short trips into town. If you want a wonderful home with easy access to the beach, this is the place for you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Jun 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home in Bay St.Louis

Wonderful home awesome location. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Jun 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An easy, short walk to the beach

This home is beautiful, and the owners have thought of everything! From towels to beach chairs to TP, it’s all here. The home is spacious and comfortable. Easily walk to the beach and enjoy the sun, surf, and sand, almost always with a breeze off the gulf. It’s about a one mile walk to downtown Bay St Louis - not bad at all if it’s not too hot/humid. Located an hour from New Orleans to the west and Biloxi to the east, there’s plenty to do if you can bear to leave the beachfront and old-town charm.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

May 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Be yourself unless you can be a Pirate 🏴‍☠️

Pirates weekend was a great opportunity to kick off summer with family. Your home was perfect! Location was the best of any rental we have had in the area. So many extras. Ready to book again. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Apr 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walkable location, all the comforts

This home was in a perfect location whether we wanted a walk on the beach, or a stroll to restaurants and shops in downtown Bay St. Louis. It is well equipped to make the stay easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charles Ward

Why they chose this property

This home is a multi-generational property originally purchased by the current owners' grandparents, Thelma and Harry Beyer. This property has been a gathering place with many fond memories ever since. Passed from generation to generation, Charles and Harry Ward owned the home prior to Katrina. Harry lovingly renovated this early 1900's home where he lived with his wife Jamie and young daughter Renee. As was the case for many houses so close to the Gulf of Mexico, Katrina left only the steps to this home and a few small treasures special to this family to this day. Harry and his family relocated to Nevada after the storm and Charles and their sister Ruth Petras decided to rebuild. With so many memories growing up from children to young adults they wanted to build the home to make those memories possible for generations to come. The home was rebuilt late in 2011 and has been a place where many shrimp have been fried, storms enjoyed with our tin roof and sunsets appreciated from our porches. Today it is referred to as the Petras-Ward House.

What makes this property unique

Porches, porches and more porches. Bay St. Louis has offered many generations of our family fond memories that we would like to share with our guests.